BREAKING: Winter Storm Warning for NETN and SWVA

The national weather service issuing a WINTER STORM WARNING that will be IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM. We are expecting heavy snow in the Tri Cities with total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected with locally higher amounts possible. T he warning covers most of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. The NWS says to plan on slippery road conditions. Wind chills will be below zero at times, especially across higher elevations and ridge tops. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. This is a developing weather system with potentially serious impacts on travel.